ACTIVITY THERAPY ASSOCIATE III, CI

Introduction

Spring Grove Hospital Center is the largest psychiatric hospital operated by the State of Maryland, with 377 beds.� We are located in Catonsville, previously named by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live!� Convenient to DC. Baltimore and BWI airport, our 180-acre wooded campus feels more like a college setting.� Our mission is to provide quality mental health services to patients from across the State.� We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive health benefits package, 11 paid holidays and 6 personal days annually, pension and retirement savings plans, training opportunities, free onsite parking and much more! Join our team and be a part of the change!\r\n

GRADE

ASTD10\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position is the full performance of activity therapy support work assisting with the provision of prescribed activity therapy programs tailored by Therapeutic Recreators to promote the physical, cognitive, mental, emotional and social behavioral growth of mentally ill patients at Spring Grove Hospital Center. This position provides appropriate activity therapy modalities that will address patient individual treatment goals to promote positive change in behavior in areas of psychological, social, recreational, cognitive and physical well-being through effective therapeutic recreation programming. This position is emergency essential and is required to have and maintain a valid Maryland Driver's License and be able to drive a state vehicle in accordance with State of Maryland policies and procedures for drivers of state vehicles.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Four years of experience assisting in the implementation of prescribed activity therapy programs under the supervision of a healthcare professional to include assisting in patient/client assessments for mentally ill, aged, physically ill or physically disabled patients or developmentally disabled clients.\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:�\r\n\r\n\r\n1.� Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, with at least 15 credit hours in health services, human services, education or the behavioral sciences for two years of the required experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n2.� Candidate may substitute possession of a Bachelor’s degree in art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy or therapeutic recreation for the required experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n3.� Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Therapy classifications or Therapy specialty codes in the Therapeutic Recreation field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification\r\nmay be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees\r\nassigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's\r\nlicense valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n2. Employees in some positions may be\r\nrequired to operate vehicles which require a Class 'C' motor vehicle\r\noperator's license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n3. Employees in this classification\r\nmay be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of\r\ncardio-pulmonary resuscitation training.\r\n4. Employees in this\r\nclassification�at facilities with a swimming pool may be required to\r\nobtain Red Cross instruction and certification in Life Saving and Water Safety\r\nprior to permanent appointment.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this\r\nclassification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to\r\nprovide the facility with a telephone number where they can be reached.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits:\r\n\r\n\r\n Meaningful Work\r\n Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental\r\n Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)\r\n Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days)\r\n Retirement\r\n Paid Parental Leave\r\n Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)\r\n Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)\r\n\r\n\r\nFor a full list of the benefits of working for the State of Maryland, please click the link below:\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n